Letters
Thanks for raffle support
ON BEHALF of the local branch of Children 1st I wish to thank everyone who supported us by buying raffle tickets for our prize raffle.
Last updated 29 July 2010
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Big boost for band balance
ON BEHALF of Langholm town band I would like to thank everyone for their support at our sale of work last Saturday and all the businesses and individuals for their donations towards the raffle.
Last updated 29 July 2010
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Great work is being done in tourism, thanks to volunteers
I FEEL I must respond to some of the comments in last week’s E&L Advertiser about the two tourist information centres in the town (Volunteer shortage shutting info centre).
Last updated 22 July 2010
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Raffle ticket thanks
ON BEHALF of the Bonnie Langholm committee may I thank all those who bought raffle tickets in aid of the hanging baskets and planters which we all enjoy around the town.
Last updated 21 July 2010
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Boost for theatre from funds transfer
I WOULD like to sincerely thank the Youth 2000 committee for transferring their funds to Centre Stage Youth Theatre. This will make a huge difference to the group and it is very much appreciated.
Last updated 21 July 2010
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Falcon questions
SO, Mr Walls (Falconer in a flap at planning delay, July 1) bought the land at Westwater less than a year ago and has put in two planning applications for buildings, cabins and pens. Yet he is upset that his applications have been delayed for a site visit!
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Bonkers conkers myth distracts from true value of safety laws
I WAS sorry to see that Little Jottings of July 8 (Scrap these useless laws) recycled a popular journalistic error of the past few years yet again.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Cancer day thanks
COULD I let everyone who attended our open afternoon know that, despite the best efforts of the wind and rain, a handsome total of £472 was raised and is now on its way to Macmillan Cancer Care. Many thanks to everyone who helped and gave so generously.
Last updated 14 July 2010
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Support for annual fete
MAY I express the thanks of our minister the Rev Scott McCarthy, the united parishes of Langholm, Eskdalemuir, Ewes and Westerkirk for the support given to our annual fete on Sunday, June 27.
Last updated 8 July 2010
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An honour to serve you on health board
I WRITE to thank everyone who voted for me in the recent Dumfries and Galloway NHS board election.
Last updated 1 July 2010
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Searching for memorabilia from the remarkable Dr Leyden
MAY I, through your columns, bring to your readers’ attention that August 2011 is the 200th anniversary of the death of Dr John Leyden, the famous poet and Orientalist from Denholm.
Last updated 1 July 2010
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Walking festival thanks to all
May I take this opportunity of thanking everybody who has played a part in making this year’s Langholm walking festival such a success.
Last updated 24 June 2010
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Castle Craigs ride-out
MAY I bring to the attention of your wide reader base a change to the time of the Castle Craigs ride-out this year.
Last updated 24 June 2010
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Poppy wreath reminder
May I remind the under-mentioned organisations that if they do not require a poppy wreath for Remembrance Sunday, please get in touch with myself or any member of the Royal British Legion Scotland, Langholm branch committee.
Last updated 24 June 2010
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Tradition should be left alone
Eleanor Grieve of Bentpath has surely placed the people of this valley in a very difficult position.
Last updated 24 June 2010
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Help in tracing ancestor Beattie
My name is Heather Chandler (nee Beattie) and I live in Sydney, Australia.
Last updated 24 June 2010
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Can women be on committee?
MY HUSBAND and myself moved to the locality almost three years ago to retire.
Last updated 16 June 2010
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£1,000 raised by lodge
THE Right Worshipful Master and Brother Colin Johnstone would like to take this opportunity to thank the ladies’ committee, all those who worked on the day, all who gave generous donations and especially all who turned out to support the Lodge Eskdale Kilwinning Masonic fete last Saturday.
Last updated 16 June 2010
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School fete was a great success
THROUGH your columns I would like to say a sincere thank you to all the people who helped to make the Canonbie school fete a great success.
Last updated 16 June 2010
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Thanks for golf day support
THE committee and players of Langholm Legion Football Club would like to thank everyone who helped make our annual golf day fundraiser last Sunday a great success.
Last updated 10 June 2010
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